This Act provides for action against anti-social activities of profiteers, hoarders and black marketers. Which of the following Act is being referred to here?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The Essential Commodities Act, 1955: The Act aims at controlling production, supply and distribution of essential commodities, checking inflationary trend in their prices and ensuring equal distribution of essential commodities. The Act also provides for action against anti-social activities of profiteers, hoarders and black marketers.